Texas · population 2,944
Lead pipes in Van, TX
65 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Van (population 2,944) gets its water from City of Van. That system reported 4 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,357, with 599 more of unknown material.
4.8% of City of Van's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Texas average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.5%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 51%
Latest lead test for City of Van (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 5 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Van.
Water systems serving Van
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of VanMain system | 4 | 61 | 599 | 4.8% |
| Ben Wheeler WSCServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Van
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Van's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Hideawayno lead reported
- Grand Saline1,319 unknown
- Mineola4 lead + galv. lines
- Cantonno lead reported
- Lindale9 unknown
- Brownsboro2 lead + galv. lines
- Chandler1,701 unknown
- Edgewoodno lead reported
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Questions
Does Van, TX have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Van, which serves Van, reported 4 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 599 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Van?
EPA's service area maps place most of Van in City of Van's service area (PWSID TX2340004). Ben Wheeler WSC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Van home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Van's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Van be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Van whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.